Lookout Studio by Mary Colter, 1914, in Grand Canyon Village on the South RIm of the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
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Thick walls with inset windows create cool, comfortable places to sit around the outside of Lookout Studio.
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While some recent changes to the Lookout Studio interior, like the ceiling light fixtures seen here, are far from graceful, the elemental power of Mary Colter's structure still shines through.
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The north side of the Lookout Studio facing the Grand Canyon, provides several viewpoints.
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The sheltered Lookout Studio entry sets up the drama of the views beyond.
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Structural details at Bright Angel Lodge by Mary Colter, 1935, also at Grand Canyon Village, show her typically creative approach to materials and construction.
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Hopi House, by Mary Colter at Grand Canyon Village, was her first full building.
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Traditional materials and construction create a beautiful ambiance inside Hopi House.
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On the upper floor, traditional living details like the corner fireplace provide an interpretive context for the Native American artwork on display.
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Entry of the Hopi House.
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